City of Atlanta

Baker-Highland Connector: comments needed

Submitted by rebecca on Fri, 2009-09-25 15:38

If you've biked down North Highland Street into downtown Atlanta recently, you may have noticed something different. The bike lane is gone, replaced with a multi-use trail. We've gotten some comments about the removal from our members and have a site visit scheduled with the city for next week. We'd like to hear from you on this issue - how does the new trail work for you? Is it better than the bike lane? Worse? Does it serve your transportation needs or function as more of a recreational facility? Please email your comments to rebecca at atlantabike.org, or submit them below.

Parallel grates reported to the City of Atlanta

Submitted by rebecca on Wed, 2008-10-22 09:29

On Thursday, October 16th, we reported 33 parallel grates on City of Atlanta streets to the Public Works Department (see attached list). These grates were identified by Atlanta cyclists - thank you to all who participated in ABC's 2nd dangerous grate fix. Special thanks to Faster Moustache, "a progressive organization made up of a diverse group of Atlanta residents with one thing in common: riding bicycles." The city has promised to send us a schedule for repair/replacement. UPDATE: 91 grates are scheduled for replacement. City to report back as grates reinstalled. Some have already been sighted in their new, safe alignment. Thanks, Atlanta!

Amplify your voice for better biking at a public forum

Submitted by rebecca on Mon, 2008-06-30 16:44

Bike riders and bike supporters! If you share our vision that the bicycle has an important role to play in the future of Atlanta's transportation system, mark Saturday, July 19th on your calendars. That Saturday from 10-12 ABC and the Connect Atlanta team will present the proposed Bicycle Network, drafted over months of public input to the Connect Atlanta Plan, for your review. This is your chance to learn about the proposed bicycle network and to give planners and city officials your feedback.

Speak out for cycling at upcoming Connect Atlanta Plan meetings

Submitted by marc on Sat, 2008-05-24 09:51

Connect Atlanta Plan

You say you want the powers-that-be to pay attention to bicycling in Atlanta - more bike lanes and paths and full integration of bike routes into a comprehensive Atlanta transit network, for example. Well, here is your opportunity - actually 7 opportunities - to speak out and be heard.

If you care about the future of bicycling in Atlanta, especially bicycling as a transportation alternative, please attend one of the upcoming Transportation Public Meetings for the Connect Atlanta Plan. This will be the city's first master transportation plan and you can be a part of it!

BikeFest 2008 Photo Assortment

Submitted by marc on Fri, 2008-05-16 10:40

Browse this assortment of photos from BikeFest 2008, held at Woodruff Park in Downtown Atlanta and sponsored by the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and Central Atlanta Progress' Downtown Transportation Management Association.

BikeFest 2008 climaxes with choreographed clown-car collision

Submitted by marc on Thu, 2008-05-15 17:26

BikeFest 2008, held Wednesday at Woodruff Park in Downtown Atlanta, concluded with a daring performance, one that launched a wrong-way Charlie the Cycling Clown - known in some circles as Kyle Torok - headlong toward a tempera-coated corrugated-cardboard jalopy piloted by the law-abiding Irene. Ringmaster, Erica Crabb Moon, not only provided play-by-play commentary for the unfolding drama but also graciously rendered assistance to a dazed - but fortunately uninjured - Charlie.

You can see more of this theatrical premier and other photos of ABC's not-ready-for-drive-time players in this photo gallery.

Celebrate Bike Month with a Thumbs Up breakfast

Submitted by rebecca on Mon, 2008-04-28 14:26

While we at the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign think anytime is a good time for bicycling, officially speaking, May is Bike Month, which makes it a particularly special time. Bring a bicycle - or just a bike-friendly attitude - and help us kick off the month-long celebration with a delicious breakfast and a free cup of coffee!

Thursday, May 1, 7 - 9 am
Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
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Browse the faces of the 2008 BeltLine Bike Tour

Submitted by marc on Sun, 2008-04-20 16:00

Take a look at some of the faces of the just-completed 2008 BeltLine Bike Tour in this image gallery. (Use comments to help us name the unidentified participants, if you would.) More photos of BBT group scenes will follow.

PATH Foundation trails and maps

PATH Foundation Trails and Maps offers detailed online descriptions of the Silver Comet Trail, the Atlanta-DeKalb Trail System and the Arabia Mountain Trail. You can also order hardcopy maps and guidebooks on their site, as well.

ABC commits to Connect Atlanta Plan

Submitted by marc on Mon, 2008-03-10 20:56

The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign has committed to serve on both the Technical Advisory and Stakeholder Committees of the Connect Atlanta Plan, the City's effort to prepare for a future that insures mobility, fosters economic growth and enhances quality of life. You can help us help make these things happen.

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